This textbook provides an introduction to the most important themes related to embedded systems, including technologies, communications, microprocessors, system description languages, sensor networks, and high-level synthesis. Extensive attention is paid to development methodology. This part is particularly designed for students and computer scientists who plan to work or are already working as developers.

Walter Lange, Thomas Schweizer, Uni Tübingen. Martin Bogdan, Uni Leipzig.

1. Einführung 2. Bauformen und Implementierungsarten 3. Mikroprozessor-Grundlagen 4. Kommunikation, Busse, Netzwerke und verteilte Systeme 5. Entwicklungsmethodik 6. Beschreibungssprachen für den Systementwurf 7. Sensornetzwerke 8. High-Level-Synthese